Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship
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Element
Definition
Example
1.
Digital Access
Everyone needs to be able to have access the
digital world. If there are people that are not able
to access the digital world, or if people have
limited connecttivitythen it stops growth of the
digital world.

Being in a Technology class and there not be enough
computers for each of them.
2.
Digital Commerce
There is an ever growing economy online.Buyer need to be informed about what thereis online for purchase.While there maybe good
things online there are also bad things available.

Good - Bad -
Clothing Illegal Downloading
Cars Pornography
Food Gambling

3.
Digital Communication
People need to be careful with what they put
on the internet, because whatever you put on
on the internet is there forever and it wont ever
completely disappear.

Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, or Google+ are all social
networks that store everything that you post.
Also there is email, Instant Messaging, and etc.
4.
Digital Literacy
Learning on how to use new technology and how
to put it to work and get results from the programs.
Great for on the spot information.

Learning workshops
5.
Digital Etiquette
Learn how to use technology in the right way.
People often use technology in the wrong way
and abuse, which results in the banning of
the technology.

Good - Bad -
Notes Facebook
6.
Digital Law
There are certain rules for everyone online. You
are not allowed to stealing or causing damage to
other people's work, identity, or property online is
a crime.

Hacking into others information, downloading illegal
music, plagiarizing, creating destructive worms,
viruses or creating Trojan Horses, sending spam,
or stealing anyone’s identify or property is unethical.

7.
Digital Rights and Resource
Everyone is given basic rights online. Everyone
needs to respect everyone's basic digital right
Privacy, Free Speech, and etc.

8.
Digital Heath and Wellness
There are risks to being on the digital world all the
time, and everyone should be aware of the
dangers of the digital world.

Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound
ergonomic practices are issues that need to be
addressed in a new technological world.

9.
Digital Security
As with any society there are scum that want to
deface, steal, and etc. Well that is no exeption to
the digital world. We need to protect ourselves.

Virus detection, backups of data, and surge
protectors.